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Jose Mourinho is worried over how Liverpool, Chelsea have improved

Guess controversial coach, Jose Mourinho must be feeling bad at the moment as his 'special one' traits have left him to his own at Old Trafford. Even with the presence of legendary coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils found it hard to play against a 'weak' Wolves at Old Trafford as the game ended in a draw. All of these may have made the Portugal international scared about their rivals in the English Premier League. The Red Devils coach is worried about the top form of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. At the moment Man Utd … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Southampton: Is there any reason to be worried about Van Dijk injury?

Liverpool played host to two football club in the past four days. The first was Liverpool hosting French side, Paris Saint Germain, in the Uefa Champions Leagues, which ended in a 3 - 2 win in favour for the Reds. They went ahead to host the second match against Southampton in the English Premier League which is their 6th game and also ended in 3 goals to nothing in favour for the Reds. So far, Liverpool have won the last 24 matches their home, winning 16 games and playing 8 draws. In the weekend match, the Red were spectacular and … [Read more...]

Skye Sports pundit gives reason for Mo Salah poor form

This season is a really hard one for Liverpool points man and Egypt international, Mohammed Salah as he has been struggling to make an effort for the Reds. Mo Salah, this season has scored just two goals from 6 matches (five in the English Premier League and one in the Uefa Champions League) which is unlike him. This has now raised questions if the player is not undergoing a goal drought this season. Goal drought is typical of most top players as they expect to repeat their goal scoring skills every season which at times is not … [Read more...]

French midfielder rejects moves to Liverpool, likely to join Man City

A new report from France has confirmed that Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Adrien Rabiot has rejected an offer to join Liverpool in the January transfer window. The report added that the ace midfielder will rather prefer to play at Man City under coach Pep Guardiola. Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side had been linked with the France international as they hope to add him to their squad at Anfield. The Reds had halted their plan to sign Rabiot as they were monitoring his situation at PSG. At last, Paris Saint Germain and Adrien Rabiot … [Read more...]

Liverpool to get £30 million bonus from this player sale

This is another means for Liverpool to grow financially as they get £30 million bonus from Barcelona on Coutinho sale. Despite the fact that it is getting up to a year since the departure of Filipe Coutinho from Liverpool, it has been revealed that La Liga toppers are yet to finish paying his transfer fee. Liverpool received a bonus of £4.5 million after Barcelona qualified for the Uefa Champions League. And with the look of things should Barca qualify for another participation in the Uefa Champions league in 2019 which quite certain, then … [Read more...]

Full details: Xherdan Shaqiri gets his first start since joining from Stoke City

Top Swiss Player, Xherdan Shaqiri has managed to get his first start as Klopp rest Mo Salah Liverpool having host PSG in the Uefa Champions League on Tuesday night are back in the English Premier League. And this time around they played against Southampton at Anfield having defeated Tottenham Hotspur at their home stadium, Wembley last two weeks. The game as expected was an easy win for the Reds as they have beaten Southampton on a number of occasions in the past. However, there is was a slight change in the Reds attack as Xherdan … [Read more...]

Liverpool fans angry with Klopp for not starting this player against Southampton

The Reds fans have taken to their social media handle to show their anger at Liverpool for not starting James Milner against Southampton Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side hosted Southampton at Anfield in the English Premier League, having host French club, Paris Saint Germain during the week in the Uefa Champions league. Liverpool squad facing Southampton was the same except for some few changes. For the first time since joining Liverpool from Stoke City in the summer transfer window, Switzerland International, Xherdan Shaqiri made his first … [Read more...]

Video: Loris Karius at his best in the Uefa Europa League for Beskitas

If Liverpool loan out goalkeeper, Loris Karius doesn't miss anything about playing for the club, he will remember missing out of this season Uefa Champions League. Loris Karius was Liverpool number one goalkeeper last season but his woeful performance made the Reds lost out of the Uefa Champions League final against Real Madrid. Karius had conceded unexpected goals in the final at Kiev in May, which happens to be one of the key reasons why Liverpool loaned him out to Turkish club, Besiktas. While Liverpool managed to get another chance to … [Read more...]

Trent Alex-Arnold full of praises for this Liverpool 27-year-old player

Liverpool defense has undergone a tremendous change from the weak side to becoming one of the strongest defense in Europe. The Reds defense which is manned by four players according to their football formation includes Joe Gomez and Van Dijk at the center back while Robertson and Trent Alex manage the right and left-back respectively. Klopp has seen to it that the squad get better especially at the back by also including a world-class goalkeeper, Alisson Becker in the team. Liverpool so far so good has played in 6 matches, 5 in the English … [Read more...]

This PSG star wouldn’t fit in well if he joins Liverpool, Pundit

Liverpool defeated French side, Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in the Uefa Champions League, which comes after the Reds had defeated Tottenham Hotspur in a hard game in the English Premier League. So far, the Reds have maintained a 100 per cent win in all 6 games in all tournament. However, Football pundit, Alan Shearer in a statement over the UCL match between Liverpool and PSG disclosed that the Reds were the better of the two sides. As he stressed that he had anticipated the match and Liverpool didn't disappoint him. Alan … [Read more...]

Why Liverpool deserves to lift the 2018/19 EPL trophy

Liverpool under coach Jurgen Klopp has gone through some series of changes over the years which has seen them become one of the most powerful football clubs in Europe. Although the Reds are one of the oldest clubs in England, they had lost their relevancy and form until the arrival of Klopp who has been building the team. Last season, the Reds were close to lifting the EPL after a long break but they lost it to a stronger Man City. They were also close to lifting the Uefa Champions League but lost out in the final to Real Madrid owing to … [Read more...]

The reason why Liverpool are yet to extend James Milner’s contract

The Reds have been spectacular in all their outings so far this season beating the likes of Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and even PSG and still coming out strong. Liverpool FC hopes to add a 6th win tomorrow as they host Southampton at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side are currently joint heir to the top spot on the English Premier League table alongside Chelsea. Virtually all of the Reds squad have been spectacular this season. One fact about Liverpool this season is that they didn't sell off any of their key players in the … [Read more...]

It is surprising to see that Liverpool star is still carrying a strap on his shoulder

Liverpool fans got the shock of their lives after Egypt International, Mo Salah took off his shirt to change to another one. However, the camera moves close to the Liverpool star and we noticed that he is still carrying a strap over his shoulder after the face-off between him and Sergio Ramos in the Uefa Champions league. Mo Salah has suffered a shoulder injury that saw him leave the field of play in tears after a collision between him and Spain International, Sergio Ramos. The injury had dampened the morale of the  Reds players as the went … [Read more...]

Video: What PSG fans did to Xerdan Shaqiri whenever he wanted to play a corner

The first leg of the UEFA champions league between Liverpool and French side, Paris Saint Germain, which went down on Tuesday ended in victory for the Reds but the effect from the match still lingers on. Liverpool had led the scoreboard in the first half with goals from Daniel Sturridge and James Milner only for Kylian Mbappe and another PSG player to equalize the goals for their club. However, before the late goal from Roberto Firmino, Coach Jurgen Klopp brought in 26-year-old Swiss player, Xherdan Shaqiri to find a last-minute goal. The … [Read more...]

Liverpool star trains with google at Anfield ahead Southampton clash

The English Premier League is about to commence for the sixth week and this time around Liverpool will be playing against Southampton having challenged Tottenham Hotspur in the last weekend. Despite the fact that the Reds have had major victory over Southampton in the past, Liverpool is not relaxing in terms of training. Well, in one of the Reds training session before the weekend match against Southampton, Brazil International, Roberto Firmino was spotted in a strange style on the training ground. Firmino was spotted putting on a google … [Read more...]

Liverpool to join AC Milan, Barcelona in the race for prolific winger

A new report has made it known that Liverpool are already in the race for Spanish winger, Dani Olmo, who currently plays for Dinamo. Dani Olmo is one of the most sorted after player in Europe at the moment. With the likes of AC Milan, Barcelona, Borrusia Dortmund showing interest in the winger. Liverpool are no exception as they are already making moves ahead if the January Transfer window. The question, however, is that what does Liverpool need another winger for with their squad already stockpiled with players who can play in that … [Read more...]

Why Pogba cannot be referred to as a big player says Liverpool legend

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness says Manchester United Midfielder cannot be referred to as a big player. Citing reasons for his claim, he stated that the former Juventus player does not take his career seriously which is not the quality of a big player. Souness said the Frenchman must change his attitude to fall within the ranks he should be. The Liverpool legend says there has to be a level of seriousness and display of leadership trait. While admitting that the World Cup winner is a nice guy, he wonders why the player takes training … [Read more...]

EPL: Liverpool possible starting eleven as they take on Southampton on Saturday

This sixth week game of the English Premier League is expected to take place over this weekend. And this time around Liverpool will be hosting Southampton at Anfield on Saturday for their sixth match. Liverpool had defeated French club, Paris Saint Germain Tuesday in a 3 - 2 and have been able to hold their ground as one of the strongest clubs in Europe. The Reds have managed to keep a 100 per cent clean shit so far this season both in the EPL and the UCL. They currently sit at the top of the English Premier League table alongside … [Read more...]

Neymar Jr applauds Liverpool forward

Brazil international and PSG star, Neymar Jnr found it hard to perform in the UCL first leg against Liverpool last night. The Reds Defense line held down the former Barcelona forwards as he was almost cut off from the rest of his teammates. Despite PSG suffering a defeat to Liverpool in a 2 - 1 scoreline, the star player was full of praise for his fellow countryman and Liverpool forward, Roberto Firmino, who gave the Reds their third and winning goal. Neymar Jnr approached Roberto Firmino while the latter was granting a post-match interview … [Read more...]

Liverpool fans shade Harry Kane

This is quite surprising to read, as Liverpool fans storm twitter to shade Tottenham star, Harry Kane and Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku Last night saw the opening match of the Uefa Champions league first in Italy,  while the second took place in England. Tottenham Hotspur was in Italy last night, San Siro to be precise where they participated in the UCL against Milan. Spurs were leading with 1 - 0 but the home club went on to equalize and surpass them with 2 - 1 scoreline as they return to England empty-handed. On the other hand, … [Read more...]

UCL: Brutal Sadio Mane sends Neymar Jnr back to the street of Sao Paulo 

The UCL opening match last night at Anfield was pleasing to watch especially for English football fans. Liverpool and PSG went head to head with the French club suffering a defeat in the dine minute after they had held down the Reds in a 2 - 2 draw only for Roberto Firmino to add one to the scoreboard giving Liverpool the winning points. Even though Liverpool won the match in style but there were some other scenes that were worth looking from the match. The one that caught our attention was what went down between Senegal international, … [Read more...]

Video: Was Mo Salah unhappy with Roberto Firmino late goal against PSG?

This video has raised questions on the social media especially on Twitter: Was Mo Salah unhappy with Roberto Firmino late goal against PSG? Last night, one of the biggest match in Europe took place in England, Anfield to be specific between EPL club, Liverpool and Frech side Paris Saint Germain. Jurgen Klopp Liverpool side held down Tuchel led PSG squad as the game was close to ending in a 2 - 2 tie before a late win from Liverpool star, Roberto Firmino. However, Firmino last-minute goal has raised a lot of questions about Egypt star, Mo … [Read more...]

Roberto Firmino closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo goal record in UCL

The UEFA champions league for this season has commenced in style with the opening game being played yesterday. Liverpool had welcomed French club, PSG to England as the two sides played out a tough but interesting to watch game. In the long run, the game came to an end with 3 - 2 win in favour of the home team, Liverpool. This became possible after a last-minute goal from Brazil star, Roberto Firmino. The Brazil forward didn't start for the Reds owing to an injury he sustained during the EPL match against Tottenham Hotspur. He came … [Read more...]

Salah explains why he was not a good player under Jose Mourinho

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has explained why he was a different player when he was signed by former club, Chelsea with current Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho as the head coach. Salah explained that he could not give his best at the club because of Mourinho’s personality which makes life difficult for him. Salah, who has now become the player top reckon with was perceived as a flop while with the London side and could not give his best, forcing him to leave the club on loan to Italian side, Fiorentina. The Egyptian is now in … [Read more...]

Liverpool is the 4th most expensive football club in Europe, check out the five top leagues

In the world of football, for a club to win more league trophies, they must be willing to spend more on new players. Most of the richest football clubs last season turned out to be the ones that won more trophies. Signing a new player has changed from what it used to be in the past as the various transfer fee has soared higher. This comes after French club, Paris Saint Germain had gone ahead to table over £200 million to Barcelona over Neymar Jnr. Currently, Neymar is the highest paid and the most expensive football player in the … [Read more...]